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How Imperial Tobacco Group (ITYBY) Stock May Be Helped By A Reynolds (RAI), Lorillard (LO) Deal

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Imperial Tobacco Group(ITYBY) is looking at a deal for assets likely to be divested from Reynolds American Inc. (RAI - Get Report) and Lorillard Inc. (LO) if the two tobacco companies move forward with a proposed combination, sources say, Reuters reports.

The two U.S. companies are in advanced talks about a merger.

The companies have discussed divesting some brands to address potential antitrust concerns.